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The Minnesota Solar Electric Rebate Program is fully reserved. A waiting list has been established. Please see www.dsireusa.org for a list of other possible incentives for solar. The Office of Energy Security will continue to review applications on behalf of applicants whose utilities offer a solar rebate program, including those in Minnesota Power and Great River Energy service territories.

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Solar Hot Water Rebate deadline removed November 26, 2008
The Solar Hot Water Rebate probram will continue accepting applications until all the funds have been exhausted. An application form is available here. As of Dec 2, 2008 the program has $12,000 of $100,000 remaining. The amount remaining will be updated periodically and is only intended to serve as an estimate of funds available.

Energy Info Center Topics

Home Energy Guides
19 easy to use pamphlets with tips, suggestions and instructions about a variety of energy related issues around your home. Guides are from 8-12 pages long.
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Bioenergy & Biofuels
Reports, information and links related to bioenergy and biofuels.
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Solar
Minnesota has more annual solar energy potential than Houston, Texas and nearly as much as Miami, Florida. Find out more.
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Wind
Information about using wind as an energy source, special promotions, maps and links to other resources.
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Energy Incentives and Grants
A review of various tax incentives, grants and loans for energy initiatives.
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Lighting
Information related to lighting fixtures and light bulbs including CFLs.
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Kids Only!
A guide to on-line games, activities, tools and information related to energy and energy production for kids of any age. Geared, however, to elementary ages and some high school.
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Energy Star
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Ice Dams
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Gasoline Pricing Info
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Links to Utilities
Learn about conservation programs offered by Minnesota electric and natural gas utilities. This list includes utilities that provided information to the department. If your utility is not listed, please contact it directly.
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Sound Advice - Energy
These MP3 files of Sound Advice were originally broadcast on the weekly radio show,
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Keeping Cool
A collection of materials from our web site pointing to ways to help you keep cool this summer without losing your cool over the utility bill.
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Plug-in Vehicles
Materials from task force studying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
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Additional Publications
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Next Generation Energy
Helping identify energy research activities and issues best matched to the available funding and technical needs of Minnesota’s renewable energy industry such that the 25% by 2025 goal is realized.
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Natural Gas Prices
Information on historical prices and consumer resources.
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E85
Clean fuels help both the economy and the environment. In the case of the ethanol fuel blend E85 (85 percent ethanol), the low-emission fuel can be produced domestically which benefits our state's economy, too. Vehicle and station listings along with other information about E85.
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Energy Tips
A collection of energy tips on a variety of topics designed for homeowners and renters to help you use energy wisely and efficiently.
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Heating Central
In a time of rising heating costs, any energy dollar saved is important. We have pulled together resources from several areas of our site for residential tips, schools and other public buildings, small business and industry, and financial assistance for those unable to cope with high heating bills.
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Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
General information and resosurces about hydrogen and fuel cell technology
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